NON-FERROUS METAL CONTROL.

HC Deb 05 June 1940 vol 361 c844

35. Mr. Stokes

asked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the public concern at the fact that the controller of non-ferrous metals is closely connected with the British Metal Corporation, he will state the fee or remuneration paid to that corporation for running the non-ferrous metal control?

Mr. H. Morrison

The fee payable to the British Metal Corporation for the first year is £220,750, subject to a set-off of certain revenue, estimated by the corporation at £90,000, which would have accrued to the company but which will now be received by the Ministry of Supply.

Mr. Stokes

If I put another Question down, will the Minister explain how this fee was arrived at?

Mr. Morrison

If the hon. Gentleman puts another Question down I will consider whether I can answer it, and I will give him the best answer I can.